by Calculated Risk on 12/12/2017 08:35:00 AM

From the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): Small Business Optimism Hits Near All-Time High

The Index of Small Business Optimism gained 3.7 points to 107.5 in November, the second highest reading in the 44-year history of the NFIB surveys (108.0 in July 1983). Eight of the 10 Index components posted a gain and two declined, as Job Openings fell from its record high level and Capital Spending Plans declined 1 point.

After several solid quarters, job creation slowed in the small business sector as business owners reported a seasonally adjusted average employment change per firm of 0.0 workers.
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This graph shows the small business optimism index since 1986.

The index increased to 107.5 in November.